Icom IC-M73EURO handheld marine VHF radio

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The IC-M73EURO handheld marine VHF radio, which supersedes the IC-M72, offers rugged construction and performance and  features designed to enhance communications.

The IC-M73EURO has been built to military specifications and features advanced waterproofing (IPX8). Should the IC-M73EURO be submerged in water, it also features Icom’s AquaQuake water draining function, which emits a low frequency tone to remove water from the speaker grille.

The radio features loud 700 mW audio output and active noise-cancelling technology, which reduces background noise by up to 90% on both transmitted voice and incoming transmissions. The active noise-cancelling technology can differentiate voice from background noise in both transmitted and received signals through a digital signal processor (DSP).

In addition, the IC-M73EURO also has a voice recorder function, which automatically saves the last incoming call for one minute, or can be started manually, meaning an important call will not be missed. Internal VOX circuitry is included, enabling a range of hands-free headset/microphone options.

The IC-M73EURO features full 5 W output power and a high-capacity (2000 mAh) lithium-ion battery, which provides around 16 h of typical use (TX:RX:Standby = 5:5:90) per charge. The included rapid charger will fully charge the battery in approximately 2.5 h.

Other features include dual- and tri-watch, which continually monitor channel 16 and/or call channel for activity and multiple scanning options, which can be set up to the user’s preference. The unit is also compatible with an optional waterproof speaker/microphone, which keeps the radio’s waterproof integrity intact by making a water-tight connection.